Dangers of improper mold remediation

April 18, 2019
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Lone Star Pro Services

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Mold remediation is the process of removing mold from an indoor environment. In most cases, high filtration and high-quality vacuum cleaners are mostly used. Thousands of homeowners every year are confronted by the sad news that they have mold problems in their homes. In response, they employ different strategies from hiring experts to removing the mold themselves in a bid to ensure that they are free from this problem. All in all, it is always advisable to remove all the mold from an air duct. If not well remediated or removed, mold can spread quickly and end up causing dangers to the integrity of one’s home as well as pose health hazards to the rest of the family.

Molds mostly grow in the darker, damp, and mustier parts of homes, where family members do not regularly spend time in. Such environments create perfect breeding grounds for the small collection of molds to gain a stronger foothold throughout a home. What would have started as a small growth around a damp or a leaky place can quickly spread throughout the entire home. In most circumstances, this is fueled by the natural circulation of mold especially black molds in homes. At first sight of a mold infestation, knowledgeable homeowners schedule for consultation with professionals who can help remove the manifestations adequately. With respect to this, a professional should be someone who can permanently remove mold without leaving behind any traces of mold that might return in the future. It is essential for homeowners to prefer the services of professionals because it is easy for them to ascertain if their homes are free from molds.

If improperly untreated or remediated, a mold infestation can adversely affect the health of your loved ones. Complications brought by the exposure of mold can range from anything simple to even adverse sinus reactions. It could also lead to the spread of infections which can quickly grow into a life-threatening disease. Improper remediation of molds can also expose those affected to soft tissue damages within the lungs thus resulting in lifelong pulmonary complications. This underscores on the importance of adequately remediating molds to ensure that they do not return or manifest again. It is also worth noting that the signs of large mold infestations can become apparent to homeowners; however, the symptoms of smaller molds infestations can go unnoticed while they are the ones that grow into the larger infestations. Thus, it is essential to schedule an appointment with a professional upon the discovery of mold in order to ensure that a comprehensive follow up of all the infestation has been done.

Improper remediation of mold from air ducts can also lead to the development of severe allergies. Reports from the CDC indicate that most homeowners remain unaware of the causes of these allergic reactions until they start seeing the development of their symptoms. Toxic mold spores can be hazardous even in small quantities. Some of these tiny mold spores are left behind as a result of improper mold remediation. Their manifestation in one’s home poses a significant liability to the homeowner because remediating them again is something that calls for the employment of extra cost and effort in a bid to remove them. Further, since every situation is different and unique, it is essential to deploy the services of a professional to ensure that the remediation process has been comprehensively conducted.

Power spraying and powder washing are some of the mold remediation processes deployed in air duct cleaning. However, if done without proper containment, they can lead to the spread of mold spores in an indoor environment thus affecting or contaminating other materials. With respect to this, spraying can quickly spread mold from the air duct to the different parts of the household. Unsuccessful cleanup or improperly performing the mold remediation process can lead to mold contamination in other buildings or even in other rooms. The results of it all are that it can invariably increase the cost of remediation when additional air duct services such as HEPA vacuuming are conducted primarily in areas which were not previously contaminated. Improper containment, especially in areas where there are holes and leaks, can eventually lead to the collapse or an air duct system amid the manifestation of molds. In regards to this, it tricky for a nonprofessional to spot the incomplete barriers in an air duct. Improper mold remediation, especially in the air duct system, can increase the spread of duct fire in case an air duct catches fire.

The use of faulty equipment during air duct remediation can leave behind serious implications. This means that if the activity is not conducted using the correct equipment, then the situation is going to become worse because it leaves the air duct vulnerable to outside contaminants. Insufficient use of protective equipment which is also an improper mold remediation process can expose an operative to severe fatalities. It is thus advisable that during mold remediation people should wear protective gears to avoid the inhalation and spread of contaminants to throughout. Some of the equipment that can be essential in preventing inhalation includes a respirator, a pantsuit, and a dust mask. It is worth noting that the failure to adhere to these precautions can even enhance the growth of molds since molds have the potential of growing and spreading quickly without people noticing. When it comes to the perspective of a professional air duct cleaning company, lack of proper remediation is a costly affair because it means that the company will not be contacted in future to offer its services thus translating to a loss of a business opportunity.

While summing up, there are many dangers of improper mold remediation especially when it comes to the spread of and circulation of mold in homes. The use of inappropriate methods of orchestrating the activity can also result in the spread of diseases can be triggered by molds such as allergy. Finally, in order to reduce the dangers associated with improper mold remediation, it is essential to deploy the services of a professional duct cleaner.